Meet Mabel, a tiny, fluffy crochet chicken with a round body, little wings, a bright comb, and cute dangling legs. This beginner-friendly amigurumi makes a lovely handmade toy, Easter decoration, farm-themed gift, or adorable addition to a crochet animal collection.
The pattern is worked mainly in single crochet with simple increases and decreases. You can make Mabel in classic white and yellow or experiment with different colors to create your own flock.
Skill Level
Beginner to Easy Intermediate
You should be comfortable with:
- Magic ring
- Single crochet
- Increases
- Decreases
- Working in continuous rounds
- Basic sewing
Finished Size
Using worsted-weight yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook, Mabel will measure approximately 4–5 inches tall.
Materials Needed
- White worsted-weight yarn
- Small amount of yellow yarn
- Small amount of red yarn
- Small amount of orange yarn
- Small amount of black yarn
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Optional
- Pink blush or pastel chalk for the cheeks
- A little felt for additional details
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- st – Stitch
The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Mabel Chicken Body
The body and head are crocheted as one continuous piece, so there is less sewing at the end.
Use white yarn.
Round 1
Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
(6)
Round 2
Work 1 inc in every stitch around.
(12)
Round 3
Repeat:
1 sc, inc
around.
(18)
Round 4
Repeat:
2 sc, inc
around.
(24)
Round 5
Repeat:
3 sc, inc
around.
(30)
Round 6
Repeat:
4 sc, inc
around.
(36)
Rounds 7–12
Work 1 sc in every stitch around.
(36 each round)
Your chicken should now have a nicely rounded middle section.
Round 13
Repeat:
4 sc, dec
around.
(30)
Round 14
Repeat:
3 sc, dec
around.
(24)
Start adding fiberfill.
Round 15
Repeat:
2 sc, dec
around.
(18)
Continue stuffing, making sure the body remains rounded without becoming overly firm.
Round 16
Repeat:
1 sc, dec
around.
(12)
Round 17
Work 6 dec around.
(6)
Add a little more stuffing if necessary.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull the opening closed.
Weave the yarn inside the body and secure it.
Mabel’s Eyes
Attach two 6 mm safety eyes between approximately Rounds 8 and 9.
Leave around 5–6 stitches between the eyes.
For a softer baby-chicken appearance, you can embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
Beak
Use yellow or orange yarn.
Row 1
Chain 3.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work:
1 sc, 1 sc
(2)
Row 2
Chain 1 and turn.
Work 1 sc in each stitch.
(2)
Row 3
Chain 1 and turn.
Work 1 dec.
(1)
Fasten off and leave a sewing tail.
Fold the tiny piece slightly to give it a pointed beak shape.
Sew it between and slightly below the eyes.
Chicken Comb
Use red yarn.
The comb is made from three small bumps joined together.
First Bump
Chain 3.
Work 2 dc into the third chain from the hook.
Chain 1 and slip stitch into the same space.
Fasten off.
Second Bump
Repeat the same process, but don’t fasten off.
Third Bump
Repeat once more.
After making the three bumps, leave a longer tail.
Sew the comb across the top of Mabel’s head.
Position the bumps slightly unevenly for a cute handmade appearance.
Wings
Make 2 wings using white yarn.
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Work 6 sc into the ring.
(6)
Round 2
Work 1 inc in each stitch.
(12)
Round 3
Repeat:
1 sc, inc
around.
(18)
Round 4
Work:
18 sc
around.
Round 5
Repeat:
1 sc, dec
around.
(12)
Round 6
Work:
12 sc
around.
Do not stuff the wing heavily.
Flatten the piece.
Work 6 sc through both layers to close the opening.
Fasten off and leave a long sewing tail.
Make the second wing in exactly the same way.
Sew the wings onto the sides of Mabel’s body, approximately two rounds below the eyes.
Mabel’s Feet
Make 2 feet using orange yarn.
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Work 6 sc into the ring.
(6)
Round 2
Work:
1 sc, inc
around.
(9)
Rounds 3–4
Work 9 sc around.
(9 each round)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Lightly stuff each foot.
Flatten the top opening and sew it closed.
Chicken Legs
Cut two pieces of orange yarn approximately 6–7 inches long.
Insert one piece into the bottom of the body and pull it through so both ends hang down.
Tie a small knot near the body.
Repeat for the second leg.
Sew each foot onto the bottom of the corresponding leg.
For a more playful look, slightly angle the feet outward.
Tail Feathers
Use white yarn.
Feather 1
Chain 5.
Starting in the second chain from the hook:
- 1 sc
- 1 hdc
- 1 dc
- 1 dc
Fasten off.
Make three feathers.
Layer them together and sew them onto the back of Mabel’s body.
Angle the feathers upward slightly so they create a fluffy chicken-tail effect.
Optional Wattles
For an extra cute Mabel, add two tiny red wattles underneath the beak.
Use red yarn.
Chain 3 and slip stitch back along the chain.
Make two tiny pieces.
Sew them directly beneath the beak.
Face Details
For a simple classic chicken, the safety eyes and little beak are enough.
For a more expressive Mabel, you can add:
- Tiny embroidered eyelashes
- Small pink cheeks
- Curved eyebrows
- A tiny smile
Use only a small amount of yarn for embroidered details.
Assembly
Once all the pieces are finished, check Mabel’s proportions before permanently sewing everything together.
- Attach the eyes.
- Sew the beak below the eyes.
- Place the red comb on top of the head.
- Attach both wings to the sides.
- Add the orange legs underneath.
- Sew the feet to the legs.
- Attach the three tail feathers at the back.
- Add optional wattles and cheek details.
- Hide all yarn ends securely inside the body.
Finishing Mabel
Give the finished chicken a gentle squeeze to distribute the stuffing evenly.
If you want Mabel to have a slightly fluffy appearance, gently brush the white yarn with a soft baby brush. Don’t brush aggressively because the yarn can loosen.
A tiny touch of pink blush on each cheek can also give her an adorable storybook appearance.
Color Ideas
You don’t have to keep Mabel completely white. Try:
- White body + yellow beak + red comb
- Cream body + orange details
- Pale yellow body + orange feet
- Light pink body + red comb
- Speckled brown and cream for a farmhouse chicken
- Pastel rainbow wings for an Easter-inspired version
Final Thoughts
Mabel is a quick and cheerful crochet chicken that combines basic amigurumi techniques with a few fun details. Her rounded body makes her easy to recognize, while the tiny comb, wings, feet, and tail feathers give her plenty of personality.
Make one Mabel for your desk, create several in different colors for a miniature crochet flock, or turn her into a sweet handmade Easter or farm-themed gift.